Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 328 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Kind but firm): Assertive: “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.”, “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” Passive: agreeing while you disagree, letting others push ahead and saying nothing. Aggressive: insults, threats, shoving, “Get off the swing. NOW.” Polite disagreement: “I respectfully disagree.”, “Can we look at another idea too?” Rude: “You’re totally wrong.”, “Just stop talking.” Saying no to something wrong: a clear no, then tell an adult if needed.

1. 1.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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